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Self-Referral Leads to More Negative Exams for Patients

Self-Referral Leads to More Negative Exams for Patients

CHICAGO , Nov. 30, 2011 /CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM/ — Physicians who have a financial interest in imaging equipment are more likely to refer their patients for potentially unnecessary imaging exams, according to a study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

Restricted Calorie Diet Improves Heart Function in Obese Patients with Diabetes

Restricted Calorie Diet Improves Heart Function in Obese Patients with Diabetes

CHICAGO , Nov. 28, 2011 /CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM/ – A low-calorie diet eliminates insulin dependence and leads to improved heart function in obese patients with type 2 diabetes, according to a study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

Ethics conference to focus on future of medicine

Ethics conference to focus on future of medicine

The 23rd annual Dorothy MacLean Fellows Conference on medical ethics will tackle the role of professionalism in improving patient care and strengthening the alliance between medicine and society. A highlight of the conference, which will be held Nov.

FBI Linguist Job Fair in Seattle

FBI Linguist Job Fair in Seattle

The FBI is holding a two-day contract linguist job fair beginning Nov. 4 at the Seattle University Student Center, 901 12th Avenue, from 9 a.m.

North Park University to Host ‘Women of Faith’ Interfaith Dialogue Nov. 16

North Park University to Host ‘Women of Faith’ Interfaith Dialogue Nov. 16

CHICAGO , Oct. 31, 2011 /CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM/ — Women in religious leadership roles will participate Nov.

NCAA Division One Top 10 Finalists Announced for National ARA Sportsmanship Award

NCAA Division One Top 10 Finalists Announced for National ARA Sportsmanship Award

GLENVIEW, Ill. , Oct.

UIC Opens Residence to Patients’ Families in the Illinois Medical District

UIC Opens Residence to Patients’ Families in the Illinois Medical District

The University of Illinois at Chicago is partnering with the IMD Guest House Foundation to provide housing to family members of patients in the hospitals of the Illinois Medical District, including the University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System, Rush Medical Center, and Stroger Hospital. The Guest House is the only facility in Chicago serving both children and adult patients, and families of children and adult patients.

Kerouac Expert to Discuss New Book About ‘On the Road’ Characters

Kerouac Expert to Discuss New Book About ‘On the Road’ Characters

WHAT: The University of Illinois at Chicago presents biographer, literary critic, poet and UIC alumnus Gerald Nicosia to talk about his new book, “One and Only: The Untold Story of ‘On the Road.’” The book is based on an interview with LuAnne Henderson, inspiration for the character Marylou in Jack Kerouac’s classic, and was written with Henderson’s daughter, Anna Marie Santos. WHEN: Nov.

U of I VP Elected to Institute of Medicine

U of I VP Elected to Institute of Medicine

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Expert on gesture Goldin-Meadow receives APA honor for mentoring students

Expert on gesture Goldin-Meadow receives APA honor for mentoring students

The importance of mentoring graduate students was celebrated at a symposium organized to honor Susan Goldin-Meadow, a psychologist who has helped guide students to become outstanding faculty members. Goldin-Meadow received the Mentor Award in Developmental Psychology from the American Psychological Association at its summer conference in Washington.

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